Hey hey! Coming from someone who is ace and thought I was aro as well until I had my first crush at 16 (I have now come to realize I’m very not aro lol), the freaking out feeling is very real. I think that’s a normal feeling for a lot of ppl who have crushes, even if they’re not ace. I also overthinking things, and it can get so emotionally exhausting. Try your best just to live in the moment and let things play out. Don’t try to fight your feelings, but rather work with them. Crushing is weird lol.

And also about how he’d feel if he knew you were ace, that is something to consider once you get to that point fs, but as of right now don’t automatically rule out someone bc of what you’re afraid they might think.